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Painting Holidays in Italian Lakes
Located in the pretty village of Sulzano in one of the charming coves of Lake Iseo, offering an excellent variety of painting subjects with it's beautiful serene lake, narrow streets lined with colourful houses and flower laden balconies. Situated between Lake Garda and Como, with Bergamo(Milan) been the nearest airport only 30 minutes away.Where we stay
Lakeland art courses will be based at Rivalago a four star hotel enjoying a delightful lakeshore position with superb views across to Monta Isola, the jewel of the lake, the ferry only a short stroll from the hotel with frequent links to Iseo and old quaint fishing villages. The stunning and newly renovated Rivalago in cool shades of cream and tastefully furnished rooms, will meet all your expectations.The beautifully situated pool is an ideal place to enjoy the panoramic views over Lago D'Iseo. The atmosphere been tranquil and relaxing perfect ingredients for a painting holiday. Buffet breakfast can be taken either inside or outside on the terrace overlooking the lake. and, evening meals will be taken in local restaurants sampling wonderful fresh Italian cuisine and of course the famous Franciacorta wine.|
'one of the best kept secrets of this book a perfectly charming little lake rimmed by the mellow vine-clad hills of the Franciacorta' Cadogan guide book of Italian Lakes |
Course agenda
Every day will be spent on location with Jane working alongside supporting,demonstrating and encouraging to develop your own style. Saturday transfer from Bergamo airport to Riva Lago Hotel approx 30 minutes, welcome evening buffet discussing the area and painting locations. Each day we will be visting and painting new and exciting area's around Lake D'Iseo including quaint fishing villages, medieval alleways, beautiful lake vista's and local market scenes.
A typical day: starting the day around 9.30-10am catching the ferry to painting destinations, Jane demonstrations and gently guides you from the start of a painting through to an exciting finish , lunch break at a local trattoria an afternoon of painting, breaking off around 4pm, Evening meals taken in local restaurants. Check out this years painting locations
Groups are small individual tuition and attention is always assured .The days are fun, locations are chosen in quiet corners to glimpse this beautiful part of Italy, and the holiday is set in a friendly and relaxed environment.
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Whats Included
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7 Nights Luxury Bed and Breakfast. 5 Evening Meals in local lakefront trattoria's. Airport Transfer from Bergamo airport. All tutition £55 supplement per week for single supplement |
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Lago D' Iseo, Italy |
For a brochure contact Tel 017687 72471 |
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2010
Dates
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Saturday 19th to Saturday 26th June 2010 2009 Price if booked before 30th Sept 2009 £895.00 I am returning to Lago D' Iseo in June2010 after a wonderful course in June 09 the location, accommodation and scenery is unbeatable, the pace of life in this part of Italy is perfect for a painting holiday. Flights and Holiday Insurance not included. Non painting partners are very welcome,to join in the excursions, also available around Iseo golfing, walking, wine tours,cycling, fishing and boating to name a few |
